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Baltimore City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 151 public schools serving 76,807 students in Baltimore City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in Baltimore City School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
151 Schools
1,410 Schools
# Students
76,807 Students
892,215 Students
# Teachers
5,220 Teachers
61,919 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baltimore City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 25 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Graduation Rate
70%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)59.9%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.74
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
70%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
7%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,836 is higher than the state median of $22,239. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,227 is higher than the state median of $21,504. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,061 MM
$19,842 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1,938 MM
$19,186 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,836
$22,239
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,227
$21,504
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Baltimore City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7026
Gr: 9-12 | 1,632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Baltimore School For The Arts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
712 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 642-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Linwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 396-9146
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Heath Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1575
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Baltimore City College
(Math: 27% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3220 The Alameda
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 396-6557
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Roland Park Elementary Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5207 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 396-6420
Gr: PK-8 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Claremont School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Kane Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 545-3380
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 545-3380
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Medfield Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 Buchanan Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Tunbridge Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5504 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 323-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
The Green School Of Baltimore
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2851 Kentucky Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 488-5312
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Federal Hill Preparatory Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 William Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1207
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Western High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-7040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Hampden Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3608 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 396-6004
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Bard High School Early College
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 N Dukeland Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Baltimore, MD 21216
(443) 642-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 E Fort Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1503
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Renaissance Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Mcculloh Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Baltimore, MD 21217
(443) 984-3164
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1717.
The Mount Washington School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Sulgrave Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 396-6354
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1919.
Midtown Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1398 W Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 225-3257
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
Mount Royal Elementary Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mcmechen Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-0864
Gr: PK-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5609 Sefton Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Baltimore, MD 21214
(443) 642-2052
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 N Lakewood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-1230
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
City Neighbors Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Raspe Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 325-2627
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 642-4478
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5393
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2626.
Hamilton Elementary Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Baltimore, MD 21214
(410) 396-6375
Gr: PK-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Cross Country Elementary Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0602
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1327 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-5973
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Scott Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 396-1445
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Baltimore International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Frankford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Baltimore, MD 21206
(410) 426-3650
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6377
Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 396-6377
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Clay Hill Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6410 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 450-4556
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 450-4556
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
The Crossroads School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-4924
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baltimore City School District?
Baltimore City School District manages 151 public schools serving 76,807 students.
What is the rank of Baltimore City School District?
Baltimore City School District is ranked #24 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maryland school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baltimore City School District?
70% of Baltimore City School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baltimore City School District?
Baltimore City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What is Baltimore City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,227 is higher than the state median of $21,504. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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